Kathryn DeLong, LMHC

Kathryn DeLong is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 5 years of professional experience. She works with people facing a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, major life transitions, and professional or executive coaching. Her practice centers on meeting each person where they are and shaping care around the specific challenges and goals that bring them to therapy.

Using a holistic, person-centered framework, Kathryn guides clients through evidence-informed strategies while honoring individual strengths and lived experience. She provides support to adults and teens alike, aiming to create a compassionate environment where clients feel heard, seen, and understood as they navigate change and healing. Kathryn emphasizes collaboration and tailors interventions to fit the pace and preferences of each person she works with.

Recognizing that beginning therapy can take courage, Kathryn approaches early steps with encouragement and practical guidance. She commits to walking alongside clients through the ups and downs of the process, offering structured techniques and supportive coaching to help people move toward their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Kathryn integrates several evidence-informed approaches to address emotional and behavioral concerns in a way that fits each client's needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship and prioritizes the client's own goals and values; it is helpful for people navigating life transitions, relationship concerns, or a desire for more self-understanding. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing and reducing the impact of traumatic experiences while teaching coping strategies for symptoms related to PTSD and complex trauma. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Kathryn approaches treatment collaboratively, working with clients to determine which methods or combination of methods will best address their concerns. She adjusts plans over time based on progress, preferences, and emerging needs so the therapeutic approach evolves with the client.

Online therapy with Kathryn offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to fit support into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, or access care from a familiar setting. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to deliver structured skills work, supportive coaching, and ongoing therapeutic contact.